Position Title: Kids Pastor Campus: Tempe

Reports to: Lead Children’s Pastor Status: Full Time

Position Summary: The Kids Pastor will create an exciting and engaging kid ministry environment and lead kids in their next steps on their journey with Jesus. They will work to reach and engage families in the community and will work to recruit, develop, and equip volunteer leaders. As needed and in support of the Campus Pastor, this position will support campus wide efforts such as Groups and First Impressions ministries, Café, New Here, and Made for More events.

This position is connected to the faith and ministry of the church and moves forward the vision of Central Christian Church.

Responsibilities:

Community Development:

Participate as a Kids Team Member

Develop relationships with families (parents & kids)

Manage communication between Kids Team and Campus Pastor

Develop, maintain and grow partnerships with families, school administrators and organizations

Participate in the leadership, development and implementation of weekend ministry. Including, but not limited to: Curriculum and program development, Resource preparation, Room preparation, Room staffing and Set-up and tear down

Participate in the leadership and implementation of various ministry events. Including, but not limited to: Pre-Teen Camp (4th-6th grade), Kids Camp, Training nights, Outreach Activities, Other ministry function, Support Kids Ministry Core Values, Safety and Security, Biblical Teaching, Fun, Community, Families

Support the Campus Pastor in his/her leadership of the campus by:

Working in the First Impressions and Groups ministries, as needed

Assisting in the leadership of the Café team

Handling benevolence requests

Support community outreach efforts

Act as a backup for Campus Pastor in his or her absence

Leadership Development

Lead, recruit and develop and empower volunteer leaders, both adults and students, to serve within the ministry.

Support vision and direction of Central Christian Church and Family Ministries.

Participate in “all staff” events at each level.

Attend weekly team meetings in kids ministry

Attend all church wide/campus specific events

Attend Campus Lead Team meetings as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

A personal walk with Jesus.

Excellent written and communication skills.

Organizational skills.

Ability to work independently within scope of assignment.

Manages time and prioritizes duties effectively.

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Competencies:

Manages complexity

Decision quality

Plans and aligns

Drives Results

Collaborates

Develops talent

Builds Effective Teams

Demonstrates self-awareness

Personal Expectations:

Must align with the vision, and values of Central Christian Church and be committed to doing Central no harm.

Growing in your personal relationship with Christ.

Develop personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the Church.

Staff Expectations:

Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of Central Christian Church employees, defined by the Employee Handbook.

Financially support the vision of Central Christian Church by faithfully giving at least 10% of gross income.

Be an active Owner at Central Christian Church, making every effort to uphold the six core values of Central.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to twenty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.